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The United States has historically welcomed refugees fleeing war and persecution, and given them a chance to rebuild their lives in safety. The 2017 Trump travel ban hindered these efforts. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ resettlement and policy experts have answered some of your questions.

"You can see the emotional impact of the explosion in every face," says ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff member Elias El Beam, who volunteered to help after the Beirut blast. "But you can also see hope."

Violinist Mariela Shaker, who fled Aleppo as a college student, reflects on the war in Syria, the healing power of music, and the contributions refugees make in the countries that welcome them.

The City of Turlock aims to provide a warm welcome to new refugee arrivals. On Refugee Civics Day, refugee clients and interpreters of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ are invited to engage in conversation about the city's inner workings and practical skills like how to dial 9-1-1. Refugee families who have fled war and persecution are made to feel safe for the first time in many years are they arrive on U.S. soil. Refugees from Afghanistan and Syria participated in the activities at Turlock City Hall and reflected on how far they had come since their initial resettlement and what they hope to achieve with their new chance at life.

Despite all of the Trump administration's efforts to slam the doors on refugees, ordinary citizens across the country have continued to welcome these courageous newcomers with open arms and help them rebuild their lives. 

Meet an ambitious Syrian woman who operates a beauty salon in her home in Jordan with support from the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.

The new president has yet to reverse the harmful refugee policies of the Trump Administration, leaving people seeking safety in limbo.